Archive for the ‘Athlete’ Category

Greg LeMond is a former professional road bicycle racer from the United States and a three-time winner of the Tour de France. He was born in Lakewood, California. In 1986, LeMond became the first American cyclist to win the race. In 1987, he was accidentally shot and seriously injured in a hunting ... Full story

Lance Armstrong is known fow winning the Tour de France a record-breaking seven consecutive years, from 1999 to 2005. Lance Armstrong is the only individual to win seven times. Lance Armstrong has survived testicular cancer, a tumor that metastasized to his brain and lungs, in 1996. His cancer treatments included brain and testicular surgery and extensive ... Full story